Welcome To Spring Term, Year 4!
English-
This term our core rich English texts will be, The King who banned the dark and Firebird. The king who banned the dark will give pupils the opportunity to write a persuasive speech and Firebird, will give pupils the opportunity to write a letter.
Maths-
This term pupils will focus on number, using multiplication and division. Pupils will learn how to use long multiplication methods and feel more confident in their times tables. Pupils will also explore length and perimeter.
RE (Religious Education)-
This term pupils will explore, how do Hindus worship. Understanding Hinduism in more detail, such as why they have different images of God and the different ways in which they worship.
History and Geography-
This term our History topic is, Anglo Saxons. Pupils will learn about who were the Anglo Saxons and what impact did they have on Britain. Also, Pupils learn about the timeline of British history, understanding the transition from Roman Britain to the Anglo-Saxon period.
Science-
This term pupils will be learning all about Electricity and how to build an electrical circuit. Our exciting class trip this term to the Science museum, Wonder Lab, will also enhance their learning.
PE (Physical Education)-
Weekly on Mondays, pupils with our new P.E coach will be learning basketball skills. Weekly on Friday’s, pupils with myself will be learning Yoga skills. Pupils have already been learning different Yoga positions and having fun.
Computing-
This term pupils will focus on information technology. This will enable pupils to learn how to use google slides by creating slides and inserting and editing images.
PSHE-
This term we will focus on physical health and well-being. Pupils will explore what is important to them and understanding how religion, cultural and health reasons impact, why people may eat certain foods.
Music-
All pupils will learn how to play the clarinet. The clarinet introduces pupils to a wide variety of musical styles and cultures, broadening their understanding and appreciation of music.
Art and DT-
This term pupils will create their very own Anglo Saxon home which links to their History topic.
Spanish-
Our spanish topic this term is: Me presento. Pupils will learn how to have daily conversations and ask questions. Importantly how to greet people in Spanish, ‘buenos días’ and ‘como estas?’
Class Information/Key dates-
Class trip: Science Museum 6/02/2025- Please provide your child with a packed lunch. This trip will enable children to link their learning about electricity.
Homework –
Reading records to be signed daily. Reading for a minimum of 20 minutes daily is vital for pupil’s progress. Homework is due in every Wednesday. Homework projects will have a different deadline, allowing more time for completion.